Deb McGinnis writes “I have been making polymer clay jewelry for nearly 20 years and I’ve enjoyed the freedom of expression that the sculpting process and the forgiveness of the clay has given me”.
“Then I discovered precious metal clay! This new clay allows me similar freedom but the end result is beautiful, fine silver designs. It only seemed natural to use semi-precious gems to compliment the silver and a new wide world of design opened up.
I continue to incorporate polymer clay in my pieces and I love sculpting flowers and matching the meaning of the flower with the properties of the stones I’m using. I choose the stones carefully for their colour and also for their energy”.
My newest ventures are expanding into bronze clay and taking the skills I’m learning in silversmithing and applying them to my designs.
“My studio is in Victoria and I find my inspiration in the world around me: the colours of the greens in Mount Douglas park (it is amazing how many shades of green there are), the blues of the ocean and the spectacular displays of colour in the gardens in this city”.“Each day new ideas crowd into my head and I plan to continue to bring them to life for many years to come”.
You can find Deb’s beautiful work at the two Side Street Studio locations in Victoria or on their web site at http://www.sidestreetstudio.com/
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